List of National Football League passing yardage leaders

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This is a list of National Football League quarterbacks by total career passing yards.

Rank[1] Player Seasons by team Total passing yards[2] Year of induction into
Pro Football Hall of Fame
1 Dan Marino Miami Dolphins (1983–1999) 61,361 2005
2 Brett Favre Atlanta Falcons (1991)
Green Bay Packers (1992–2006)[3]		 57,500 Not applicable[4]
3 John Elway Denver Broncos (1983–1998) 51,475 2004
4 Warren Moon Houston Oilers (1984–1993)
Minnesota Vikings (1994–1996)
Seattle Seahawks (1997–1998)
Kansas City Chiefs (1999–2000)		 49,325 2006
5 Fran Tarkenton Minnesota Vikings (1961–1966, 1972–1978)
New York Giants (1967–1971)		 47,003 1986
6 Vinny Testaverde Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1987–1992)
Cleveland Browns (1993–1995)
Baltimore Ravens (1996–1997)
New York Jets (1998–2003, 2005)
Dallas Cowboys (2004)
New England Patriots (2006)[3]		 45,281 Not applicable[4]
7 Drew Bledsoe New England Patriots (1993–2001
Buffalo Bills (2002–2004)
Dallas Cowboys (2005–2006)[3]		 44,611 Not applicable[4]
8 Dan Fouts San Diego Chargers (1973–1987) 43,040 1993
9 Joe Montana San Francisco 49ers (1979–1992)
Kansas City Chiefs (1993–1994)		 40,551 2000
10 Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts (1956–1972)
San Diego Chargers (1973)		 40,239 1979
11 Dave Krieg Seattle Seahawks (1980–1991)
Kansas City Chiefs (1992–1993)
Detroit Lions (1994)
Arizona Cardinals (1995)
Chicago Bears (1996)
Tennessee Titans (1997–1998)		 38,147 None
12 Boomer Esiason Cincinnati Bengals (1984–1992, 1997)
New York Jets (1993–1995)
Arizona Cardinals (1996)		 37,920 None
13 Peyton Manning Indianapolis Colts (1998–2006)[3] 37,586 Not applicable[4]
14 Jim Kelly Buffalo Bills (1986–1996) 35,467 2002
15 Jim Everett Los Angeles Rams (1986–1993)
New Orleans Saints (1994–1996)
San Diego Chargers (1997)		 34,837 None
16 Jim Hart Saint Louis Cardinals (1966–1983)
Washington Redskins (1984)		 34,665 None
17 Steve DeBerg San Francisco 49ers (1978–1980)
Denver Broncos (1981–1983)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1984–1987, 1992–1993[5])
Miami Dolphins (1993
Atlanta Falcons (1998)		 34,241 None
18 Kerry Collins Carolina Panthers (1995–1998[6])
New Orleans Saints (1998)
New York Giants (1999–2003)
Oakland Raiders (2004–2005)
Tennessee Titans (2006)[3]		 33,365 Not applicable[4]
19 John Hadl San Diego Chargers (1962–1972)
Los Angeles Rams (1973–1974[7])
Green Bay Packers (1974–1975)
Houston Oilers (1976–1977)		 33,503 None
20 Phil Simms New York Giants (1979–1993) 33,462 None
21 Steve Young Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1985–1986)
San Francisco 49ers (1987–1999)		 33,124 2005
22 Troy Aikman Dallas Cowboys (1989–2000) 32,942 2006
23 Ken Anderson Cincinnati Bengals (1971–1986) 32,838 None
24 Sonny Jurgensen Philadelphia Eagles (1957–1963)
Washington Redskins (1964–1974)		 32,224 1983
25 Mark Brunell Green Bay Packers (1994)
Jacksonville Jaguars (1995–2003)
Washington Redskins (2004–2006)[3]		 31,826 Not applicable[4]

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[edit] References

  1. ^ Rank is as of the conclusion of the 2006 season.
  2. ^ Total is through the conclusion of the 2006 season.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Player was on an active roster during the 2006 season.
  4. ^ a b c d e f A player is not eligible for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame until he has been fully retired for five calendar years or is deceased; player was not eligible for induction upon the commencement of the 2006 season.
  5. ^ DeBerg was traded during the pendency of the 1993 season; he played three games for the Buccaneers and eight for the Dolphins.
  6. ^ Collins was traded during the pendency of the 1998 season; he played four games for the Panthers and seven for the Saints.
  7. ^ Hadl was traded during the pendency of the 1974 season; he played six games for the Rams and eight for the Packers.

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